39 Best MLB Walk Up Songs
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“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
If you want to build crowd camaraderie, pick a song with lyrics everyone knows. One popular choice is Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’.
This song compels everyone within earshot to sing together with reckless abandon. Plus, it makes for a great walk up, such as Rafael Montero (Astros) did throughout 2023.
“Tom Sawyer” by Rush
One of the best things about Rush’s Tom Sawyer is that it’s filled with different sections that are equally iconic. This gives the walk up song some mileage as different segments of the track can be given focus.
In 2023, Brice Turang (Brewers) found Tom Sawyer to be the optimal pick for his at-bats. The crowd didn’t seem to mind, either.
“Stranglehold” by Ted Nugent
With its sprawling jam and unforgettable bass-driven groove, Stranglehold might be Ted Nugent’s most iconic track. If you disagree, then consider the fact that 4 different players used the song in 2023, including:
- Ryan O’Hearn (Orioles)
- Adrian Houser (Brewers)
- Will Smith (the pitcher, Rangers)
- Hunter Brown (Astros)
“Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Skynyrd’s Simple Man is southern rock gold and is instantly recognizable thanks to its epic guitar intro. Plus, it has verses and choruses that everyone can’t help but sing along with.
Simple Man has been used fairly frequently throughout the years. In 2023, it was Joe Jacques (Red Sox) donning the song for his pitching entrances.
“Public Service Announcement” by Jay-Z
Jay-Z’s Public Service Announcement is one of his greatest works, and it certainly calls to the listener’s attention. The song’s stereotypical announcement style, which breaks into a funky beat is what makes it such a great walk up song.
This 2003 track was quite popular in 2023, with the following players adopting the song:
- Drew VerHagen (Cardinals)
- Matt Manning (Tigers)
- Seiya Suzuki (Cubs)
“The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac has one of the best bass lines in modern history featured in the solo break of The Chain. It’s also been a fairly popular track to use as a walk up song for both pitchers and batters.
In 2023, both Taylor Rogers (Giants) and Buck Farmer (Reds) used The Chain as their entrance theme.
“Rooster” by Alice In Chains
One of the best things about Rooster is that it has so many legendary parts. Both its haunting vocal intro as well as its soaring choruses are extremely recognizable because of their impact.
It’s for this reason that the song is a predictable mainstay. In 2023 alone, 3 different players used the song, including:
- Bruce Zimmerman (Orioles)
- Carlos Rodón (Yankees)
- Zack Wheeler (Phillies)
“Still D.R.E.” by Dr. Dre (ft. Snoop Dogg)
Since the song dropped in 1999, Still D.R.E. has been used in almost every avenue of entertainment, year after year. It has one of the most recognizable piano phrases in the history of recorded music.
There were 4 different players who used Still D.R.E. in 2023, including:
- Will Smith (the catcher, Dodgers)
- Ryne Stanek (Astros)
- Matt McLain (Reds)
- Andrew Vasquez (Tigers)
“So Fresh, So Clean” by Outkast
Over 20 years after its debut, So Fresh, So Clean is still a popular choice for a walk up track. Both Ty France (Mariners) and Collin McHugh (Braves) used this minty funk jam throughout 2023.
Braves fans especially enjoyed McHugh’s representing of Atlanta considering that it’s where Outkast is from.
“Jump Around” by House Of Pain
Considering the cultural phenomenon that is House Of Pain’s Jump Around, it’s not too hard to assume it would be used in the MLB. This legendary early 90s hip-hop track still slaps with a vengeance, with both Paul Sewald (Diamondbacks) and Hayden Wesneski (Cubs) using it in 2023.
“WKRP In Cincinnati Theme Song” by Television’s Greatest Hits Band
If you want to appeal to your fans and get them roaring, it’s best to pick a song that includes their city. That’s just the approach longtime Reds 1st Baseman Joey Votto has taken with his walk up song.
Votto chose the theme song to WKRP In Cincinnati, a TV show from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
“It Was A Good Day” by Ice Cube
For many MLB players, getting to make a living playing baseball is a dream come true. Why not celebrate that by using one of the most iconic Ice Cube songs of the 1990s?
This chill rap classic was used in 2023 by both Bo Naylor (Guardians) and Triston Casas (Red Sox).
“Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
Welcome To The Jungle is a song that has been featured in just about every sporting event at some point. Even if you thought it was overplayed, this classic rock staple continues to be used endlessly.
There were 3 different players who chose this GN’R hit as their walk up theme, including:
- Craig Kimbrel (Phillies)
- Gunnar Henderson (Orioles)
- Jonathan Loáisiga (Yankees)
